Job Overview

Job Description

Affiliation: Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) and Acts 29 Attendance: 250+ About: The church worships weekly in two similar services at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., with an online service accessible during the early service. The services feature contemporary music, weekly communion, and an expository-style message designed to correctly teach scripture while helping congregants understand their role in a post-Christian setting. Children’s programming is offered in each service. The church is financially stable and is looking to move into permanent facilities through the program they initiated called Dwell.

The Candidate: 

Redemption Hill Church (RHC) is searching for an Associate Pastor who is both spiritually fervent and theologically robust. RHC envisions this person as someone who is deeply rooted in Biblical convictions and who can articulate them with grace and clarity. He will be a team player who is flexible and adaptable, eager to collaborate with the dynamic staff, and is relationally present with the Body. He will be someone who welcomes new people, helps them get connected, disciples them into a deeper walk with Jesus, and then activates them for ministry. While holding firm to a Christian worldview, he enjoys thoughtful and compassionate conversations with people who think differently. He is a steady presence who can serve as a spiritual anchor for the community. This individual will be a reliable and creative leader, dependable in getting tasks accomplished.

The Location:

Washington, D.C. presents a plethora of vibrant and enriching opportunities. Its bustling pace necessitates a mindful equilibrium between ministry commitments and personal well-being. Despite the challenges posed by its high cost of living and fast-paced environment, Washington consistently ranks among the top desirable cities in the U.S. to reside. Beyond its political renown, it offers the charm of four distinct seasons, a thriving cultural landscape, professional sports franchises and ample outdoor pursuits. A melting pot of cultures, this global metropolis welcomes a vibrant mix of people from across the nation and around the globe.

The Qualifications: 

The ideal candidate will clearly align with the core beliefs of Redemption Hill Church and have no less than five years of full-time Associate Pastor experience. He is credentialed in the EFCA or willing to attain credentialing. The role will include preaching, planning, collaborating, equipping, overseeing, and developing unpaid volunteers. He will have a master’s degree, with an M.Div. degree being preferred. For a complete list of qualifications or steps to submit, please click on the link to the right and scroll to the last page of the Opportunity Profile.